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The #1 Breastfeeding Support Pillow with Lactation Consultants! My Brest Friend is the only pillow that stays securely in place and does not shift or slide like other crescent shaped pillows. It provides support, comfort and security to both mom and baby, making breastfeeding more enjoyable and successful. Features: Deluxe Fabric - Extra soft plush material Back Rest - Helps you maintain good posture during feeding, preventing sore backs and necks Wrap-Around Design - Secures to the body, helping mom and baby maintain ideal positioning and latch-on Arm and Elbow Rests - Eliminate shoulder stress Convenient Pocket - For nursing and other accessories Firm, Flat-Front Cushion - Eliminates gap between you and your baby, which keeps the baby from rolling in or away during breastfeeding Breastfeeding Ease - Flat-top firmness ideal for positioning baby Adjustable, Silent-Release Strap - Deluxe strap has Velcro and silent release buckle for easy, one hand use Includes pillow insert and one slipcover. Additional slipcovers sold separately. Gift Wrap not available. Shipping Note: This item ships via UPS Ground within contiguous United States only. Cannot be shipped to AK/HI, PO boxes, US territories, or APO/FPO addresses.
- Amazon Sales Rank: #583 in Baby Product
- Color: Green
- Brand: Zenoff Products
- Model: 801
- Dimensions: 6.00" h x 16.60" w x 23.00" l, 1.80 pounds
- Extra soft baby plush fabric
- Deluxe strap has velcro and silent release buckle for easy, one hand use
- Features wrap around design
- Comes with a backrest
- Adjustable silent-release strap
From the Manufacturer
The My Brest Friend nursing pillow was designed to properly support mom and baby during breastfeeding. Other nursing pillowsand multi-purposed , crescent shaped pillows aren't secure and don't fully wrap around the body. As a result, they can shift, forcing mom to constantly readjust;this can add up to difficulty with positioning and latch on. No other pillow provides as much support, comfort and security for your breastfeeding ease.
Brest Friend vs Boppy
I bought "My Brest Friend" because my "Boppy" was losing it firmness. MBF is definetly more firm and hasn't lost the firmness. It also supports your back. I like MBF better than the Boppy. My son however still prefers the boppy. I think that MBF is too firm for him. It keeps him awake so he does eat better, but it is not good for the late night feedings where we want him to go to sleep.
Very comfortable, but cumbersome to put on
I used this for my baby's first month or so, while we were still getting the hang of breastfeeding. It was very comfortable and gave great support. I then stopped using it because I found it too awkward and time-consuming to put on and take off, especially while trying to hold the baby in one hand while he is wriggling and screaming for a meal. At those times, I wished I had a Boppy that I could just shove around my waist in a hurry.
My 7-year old daughter uses it to help her support the baby when she wants to hold him. It works GREAT for that, she can hold him without having to support all his weight with her arms.
PROS: It is very comfortable to wear and supported both me and the baby very well. This is a quality product, very sturdy and well-made. The cover zips off for washing.
CONS: It can be difficult to get the pillow around you and fastened when you are holding a baby in one hand. When your baby starts learning to sit up and you want something to support him on the floor, the Boppy works, but My Brest Friend doesn't.
Not essential, but highly recommended
My mother-in-law found this product, and bought it for me because she thought it looked practical. It's a bit odd looking, but as it turns out, she was definitely on to something. This would definitely be a nice shower present if you're trying to support a friend's choice to breastfeed.
I have the non-Deluxe model, but am putting my review here to try to keep it with the rest. The non-Deluxe model differs in that the strap uses only a buckle, and not velcro. I don't find that a drawback, since opening velcro tends to wake sleeping babies. I'd prefer the pouch use a snap for that reason, but it is a nice place to keep a Clif bar or lanolin cream. This pillow is sized quite generously; I'm an American size 12, and can wear it on its smallest setting. The pillow's strap lets me put it on, walk across the room, and grab the baby without having too much to juggle.
It's good that the cover is washable, but getting it on and off the foam is a pain, so I put a receiving blanket or towel over the pillow, which handles spitup and newborn diaper blowouts quite nicely. It also lets me wrap my son up and place him in his cradle with minimal disturbance.
While this isn't an essential item, it is a really nice one. Using it has allowed me to nurse one-handed and use the computer with the other, which does a lot for sanity when dealing with a frequent eater. Because it's so firm and flat, my son can nurse, nap a bit, and then wake up and nurse again, all while I check email. The back support is quite comfy, too.
